In Ashland there are 5 residential internet providers covering 77.57% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 103 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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5 Internet Service Providers in Ashland
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Ashland are not shown.
Ashland Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 77.57% of Ashland. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Pelican Broadband. Now you can call companies in Ashland with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ashland?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ashland.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ashland home can get up to 103 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 6.60% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 22.96% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ashland.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Ashland, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Ashland?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ashland you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 6.60% of Ashland homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 70.98%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 22.43% of Ashland homes.
Internet Market Health in Ashland
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ashland internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Ashland based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Ashland internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ashland homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Ashland internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Ashland badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ashland, along with details on where in Ashland and at what speeds.
Pelican Broadband Fiber in Ashland, LA
Pelican Broadband fiber coverage
About 6.60%, or 25 people, have Pelican Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and southwest Ashland area. Pelican Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ashland.
Pelican Broadband fiber download speeds
Pelican Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Pelican Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ashland. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland can order from Pelican Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ashland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Pelican Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Ashland download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Pelican Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Pelican Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ashland fiber providers. Pelican Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ashland, LA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 70.98%, or 269 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ashland area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ashland.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ashland. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ashland customers is up to 20 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ashland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ashland fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 2.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ashland, LA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 70.98%, or 269 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ashland area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ashland.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ashland. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ashland customers is up to 20 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ashland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ashland fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 2.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ashland Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ashland or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ashland compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Internet speeds in Ashland are much slower versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 3,179 Mbps in Louisiana versus 103 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Louisiana is 97.64% versus 77.57% in Ashland.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ashland are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Martin, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roy, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Liberty, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Methvin, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Castor, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Saline, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Zion, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Readheimer, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lucky, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hall Summit, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Lake Marcel-Stillwater, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Curry, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cross Timbers, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bomont, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gulf Hammock, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vinemaple, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilton Center, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Timberon, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brooke, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Niagara, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds